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NatureBotts: Biodegradable Baby Wipes With Aloe Vera

1. April 2009

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When I first saw the name “NatureBotts“, I figured a new toy line had been released allowing kids to fight polluters with animatronic, green robots. Sigh. As indicated by the title, however, we’re instead treated to some beautifully green biodegradable wipes for your little baby’s bum. The UK company — which also has an extensive store [...]

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Grow Your Own Fresh Air In The Nursery

25. March 2009

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Green architecture activist Kamal Meattle recently gave a presentation at TED regarding three plants he would recommend for improved health and air quality. It’s a great video and worth watching — but it got me thinking about adding these plants to our own nursery. After all, as a paranoid father that wants only the best [...]

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New Study Shows Some Clean-Baby Products Contain Carcinogens

23. March 2009

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Becoming a parent is a hard switch — not just because there’s suddenly another person in your life to love and care for — but because you’re also inundated with warnings from every angle on products you never thought twice about. It’s easy to become stressed out — but choosing all-natural or organic products is [...]

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Dapple’s Baby-Friendly Dish Soap Products A Welcome Addition

16. March 2009

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Here on the rattle, we talk a lot about how going green can benefit the health of children everwhere. From BPA-free toys to organic formula to non-toxic finishes and paint — but often times, we also forget about those products that come in contact with our kids’ eco-friendly swag — particularly dish soap and [...]

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Eco-Friendly Bath Toys Roundup: Whales, Paddleboats, and Organic Hoodies

13. March 2009

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My web-browsing eyes spied some great eco-friendly bath toys today. I especially like the first one, want the second one, and own (and love) the third! Moby Bath-Spout Cover | $13.00 I can attest to the pain of knocking one’s head against the bathtub faucet — something that would have been avoidable if I had a rubber [...]

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Boon Introduces New Colorful, Kid-Safe Bath Toys

4. March 2009

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Boon, creator of kid’s toys that will brighten up just about any situation, has released a new line of bath toys with “Water Bugs” and “Splat”. Each of the items is BpA-free, Phthalate-free, and PVC-free. The Water Bugs set allows your kid to scoop up some “water-spider-looking” floating shapes with a mesh net — while Splat [...]

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